There isn’t much that has been left unsaid about the Web-Slinger himself, Spider-Man. His stories are endless and between comics, movies, and video games, Spider-Man has become a universal symbol of great power and great responsibility. Many fans of the Web-Head have been pleased with the recent output of video games, with Insomniac’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Throughout the decades of stories that have been penned, many are ripe for the picking when it comes to video game adaptation. Many Spider-Man games have been made over the years, and while some tell original stories and others adapt comic book storylines, many comic arcs are so good that they deserve to be played.
10 Civil War
While not exclusively about Spider-Man, the Civil War storyline is held to a legendary status by many Marvel fans. The concept of fellow superheroes warring against each other is perfect for a video game. This storyline was already adapted in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, but it would be incredible to experience this arc from Spider-Man’s perspective.
Choosing between the side of Captain America and Iron Man could garner totally different playthroughs, and further decisions could drastically affect the story in ways that deviate from the source material.
9 Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut!
This Spider-Man comic arc is nothing special from a story standpoint, but for a video game adaptation, going up against the Juggernaut as the main villain could make for an in-depth and engaging action game.
Whether a traditional third-person action game or a top-down Diablo-esque Spider adventure, Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut could be the perfect straightforward superhero game. If dedicating a full game to this arc seems like overkill, this storyline could alternatively serve as inspiration for a side-quest.
8 SHED
An absolutely disturbing arc in Spider-Man’s history, SHED focuses on The Lizard, AKA Dr. Connors. He is finally completely overtaken by his Lizard form and goes on an intense rampage that leads to some terrifying and painful moments.
With the current trend of R-rated superhero movies, maybe the same could be done with a Spider-Man video game. Focusing on a smaller scale (no pun intended) single villain storyline could allow for a surprisingly mature Spider-Man game.
7 Spider-Island
With how bizarre and action-packed this storyline is, it’s a surprise that there hasn’t already been a video game adaptation. In Spider-Island, The Jackal and Spider Queen give spider powers to many of the residents of Manhattan, which causes pure chaos in the crime world.
If adapted to a video game, players would not only be able to dish out a variety of Spider powers but they would also have to deal with them for one of the first times. Plus, some Avengers will make appearances, which is always a fun time.
6 Coming Home
One of the most beloved Spidey stories, Coming Home focuses on the revelation that Peter Parker was chosen by the radioactive spider that gave him his powers. Apparently, he was meant to carry on these powers as a totem.
Due to this, the lesser-known vampiric villain Morlun begins hunting Peter because he feeds on these Spider totems. A video game adaptation could allow for another mature story. Morlun is extremely powerful and left Spider-Man near death on many occasions, so the boss encounters with him would be action-packed.
5 More Venom!
Venom has made appearances in many Spider-Man games so far, but nothing quite hit the perfect mix of terror and dark comedy that the Venom storylines focus on.
A modern Venom game that focuses on the dynamic between Eddie Brock and Peter Parker and creates truly intense encounters with Venom would be absolutely mind-blowing. Having Venom in next-gen graphical form shouting in your face would be enough to make someone turn off the console out of fear.
4 How Green Was My Goblin
While a version of the Green Goblin story has been translated to video game form in the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man game adaptation, it does not match the core comic story.
The relationship between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin is perfect for both action setpieces and stunning character moments that a video game could offer. How Green Was My Goblin encapsulates the intensity of this dynamic and would make for an incredible video game adaptation.
3 Anything With Deadpool
Spider-Man and Deadpool are a beloved Marvel duo. Deadpool has been making waves in the movie scene recently, and while he did have his own game, it didn’t shatter any new ground.
However, teaming Spider and Deadpool for a co-op game, adapted from any of their many misadventures, would make for a great amount of fun. Combining the style and attitude of Spider-Man with the humor and fourth-wall-breaking of Deadpool could make for an excellent action-comedy video game.
2 Spider-Verse
This is an absolute no-brainer for a video game adaptation. The Spider-Verse has been around in the comics for a long time, and it focuses on various Spider-people from many different alternate dimensions coming together to fight a greater threat.
Especially since Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse was such a huge success, a game adaptation feels long overdue. Players could choose between already existing iterations of Spidey or even create their own hero from their own dimension. The possibilities are endless with this one.
1 Kraven’s Last Hunt
Many comic fans crave those rare darker tales of the superhero’s normally bright and positive stories, and Kraven’s Last Hunt is one of the most thought-provoking stories in Spider-Man’s history.
The hunter Kraven has always been a fierce villain but this story puts him in a whole new perspective. This game could take a more mature approach, perhaps even following the example of The Last of Us Part 2’s structure and split the narrative equally between Spider-Man and Kraven. There is so much potential for a great video game.
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